Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats
Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats feature tender zucchini filled with creamy, taco-seasoned chicken, all smothered in tangy enchilada sauce and topped with melted extra-sharp Cheddar. The contrast of rich, cheesy filling and fresh squash keeps each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve for a weeknight Dinner or casual gathering when you want comforting Tex-Mex flavors with a lighter twist.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the ends off the zucchini and slice them lengthwise. Scoop out the centers, leaving a 1/4-inch wall on each. Arrange the zucchini "boats" on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the cooked chicken, cream cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined and creamy.
- 4
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the zucchini boats. Pour enchilada sauce over each, making sure to cover any exposed zucchini and to just cover the bottom of the baking sheet. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top of each.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is just beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 369.63 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 30.61 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 21.53 g 8%
- Total Fat 18.8 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.8 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.21 mg High 37%
- Sodium 1186.3 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 5.46 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 6.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.78 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 258.51 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 590.72 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 124.13 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 12.34 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, Enchilada Sauce, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 369.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, Enchilada Sauce, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats healthy?
- Chicken-Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 369.63 calories and 30.61 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1186.3 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.8 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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